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Tickets are now on sale for Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s
Tickets available at www.WorldChampionsCup.com; PGA TOUR-sanctioned event comes to Feather Sound Country Club from December 4-7, 2025
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (September 15, 2025) – The Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s announced today that tickets are now on sale for the 2025 tournament, set to be played December 4-7 at Feather Sound Country Club.
Fans can buy tickets at www.WorldChampionsCup.com to attend the major global golf competition, a unique team event featuring Team USA, Team International and Team Europe that showcases many of the game of golf’s greatest players.
The Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's, which is a PGA TOUR Champions event, is inspired by the passion and tradition of the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup. It will feature Team USA, Team International and Team Europe squaring off over three days of competition, renewing golf’s most storied rivalries while the teams battle for international pride and global bragging rights.
The event is a three-team, three-day competition contested across nine-hole matches featuring team formats and singles play, with points being earned for each hole won in each of the event’s 24 matches.
“We are excited to bring the Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s to the Tampa area, and we know fans are going to have a great time coming out to see these teams representing their countries and fighting the greatest battles in golf,” said Brittany Jeanis, Tournament Director for the Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s.
Champions Passes, which allow access to the grounds and various grandstands across the course to provide a front row seat to the action, start at $50 per day and are available for Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Skechers Captains Club passes, which start at $450 per day, allow access to the incredible Feather Sound Country Club Clubhouse, viewing deck on the closing ninth hole and a viewing deck on the golf course. In this indoor and outdoor space, guests will have access to a wide array of inclusive premium food selections and full open bar service and can enjoy views of Holes 2 and 5, 6 Tee and 9 Green.
Kids 15 and under receive complimentary grounds admission with a ticketed adult (up to four kids per ticketed adult). Parking is located at Franklin Templeton at 100 Fountain Parkway N., St. Petersburg, Florida and starts at $15 per day.
Complimentary tickets are also available to military members and first responders in partnership with Folds of Honor. These tickets are available for active, reserve, retired and veteran military along with one guest, while tickets last, and are available for one day only. First responders, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and one guest also have the option to claim free tickets for one day only.
When purchasing tickets fans have the option to donate to Shriners Children’s directly by contributing a dollar amount or rounding up their purchase to this worthy cause. You can learn more about Shriners Children’s by visiting http://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/about.
Prices for all tickets and parking are subject to change as the tournament approaches, so fans are encouraged to buy early for the best prices.
In addition to getting an up-close view of the best and most elite players in golf, fans will find plenty of fun outside the ropes with engaging activations from Skechers. The Skechers Crossroads fan area is a central gathering place where fans can stop for a beverage or a bite between 1 Tee and 9 Green. Spectators can explore a variety of culinary delights from local food trucks, and refreshing beverages will also be available for purchase. The Mangroves is another incredible fan area located between 4 Green and 5 Tee. This area is located at the heart of the golf course and is a perfect place to enjoy food and beverages as fans make their way around the course during competition.
Teams for the 2025 tournament will be announced soon. Last week, the tournament announced that Jim Furyk will return to captain Team USA and Darren Clarke will return as Team Europe’s captain, while Mike Weir will make his debut as the captain of Team International.
The 21 players that participated in the inaugural Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's have combined for 49 majors across the PGA TOUR (15) and PGA TOUR Champions (34). Team USA included Furyk, Steve Stricker, David Toms, Jerry Kelly, Justin Leonard, and Brett Quigley. Team International featured Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, Retief Goosen, Steven Alker, Stephen Ames, and K.J. Choi. Team Europe was made up of Clarke, Bernhard Langer, Colin Montgomerie, Miguel Angel Jiménez, Robert Karlsson, and Alex Čejka. Team USA won the tournament in nail-biting fashion, as its 221 points was just two points better than Team International’s tally over the three-day event. Team Europe was third with 208.
Feather Sound, a par-72, 7,332-yard championship course, is one of the most challenging layouts in the Tampa Bay area and is centrally located between Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Tampa, adjacent to Carillon Park. It has been ranked as one of the top five private clubs in Tampa Bay.
ABC and ESPN will serve as the exclusive television homes of the Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children's. Coverage will air on ESPN on Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5, as well as on ABC on Sunday, December 7.
For more information visit www.worldchampionscup.com.
About Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s
Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s is officially sanctioned by PGA TOUR Champions and debuted in 2023 as a first-of-its-kind three-team international golf competition. Airing on ABC and ESPN, Team USA, Team International and Team Europe will square off over three days of competition. The annual tournament is contested across nine-hole matches featuring team formats and singles play, with points being earned for each hole won in the event’s 24 matches. Each of the three teams competing consists of six players, including a Playing Captain. Inspired by the passion and tradition of the Ryder Cup and Presidents Cup, the tournament renews some of the game’s most storied rivalries as the teams battle for international pride and global bragging rights. More information is available at WorldChampionsCup.com, on Twitter (@WorldChampsCup) and on Facebook and Instagram (@WorldChampionsCup).
About Skechers U.S.A., Inc.
Skechers (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company® based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and accessories for men, women and children. The Company's collections are available in 180 countries and territories through department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through skechers.com and approximately 5,300 Skechers retail stores. A Fortune 500® company, Skechers manages its international business through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit about.skechers.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
About Shriners Children’s
Shriners Children’s is a leader in providing care for orthopedic conditions from routine injuries to complex conditions including scoliosis and other spine disorders, sports injuries and spinal cord injury rehabilitation; burn injuries; and cleft lip and palate. We also offer specialized services including orthotics and prosthetics and motion analysis. We strive to provide the care and support our patients need to reach their goals and discover their full potential.
In addition, our healthcare system conducts research to improve our patients’ quality of life and offers outstanding educational programs for medical professionals. All care and services are provided regardless of the families' ability to pay or insurance status. Shriners Children’s is a nonprofit organization and relies on the generosity of donors. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. For more information, including the full range of care disciplines, please visit shrinerschildrens.org.
About Feather Sound
Feather Sound Country Club, located in the beautiful Tampa Bay Area of Clearwater, Florida, is set to host the PGA TOUR Champions’ prestigious Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s, creating an exciting event for golf enthusiasts. This championship course measures an impressive 7,332 yards with a par of 72, renowned for its stunning scenery and meticulously manicured greens, providing a challenging yet exhilarating experience for players of all skill levels. With its picturesque views and a rich history of hosting elite tournaments, Feather Sound is the perfect backdrop for thrilling competition and unforgettable moments. Visit www.fscc.club for more information.
About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency and leader in the creation of ideas, content and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, customer engagement, experiential marketing, hospitality, production and sponsorship consulting. The Chicago-based agency also owns the APP TOUR, the largest and only sanctioned professional pickleball league, and also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. In addition to launching and operating the PGA TOUR’s Rocket Classic, Intersport is the proud operator of other world-class, ground-breaking golf properties such as The Jackson T. Stephens Cup, THE JOHN SHIPPEN National Golf Invitational and the Skechers World Champions Cup supporting Shriners Children’s. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985, with additional offices in Detroit, New York and Tampa. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).
About PGA TOUR Champions
PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).
